Operations Technician 1

Position Summary
The Operations Technician I, under general supervision, supports the Operations Department with a variety of field duties within the assigned geographic area.

Tasks and Responsibilities
* Correctly complete locating requests meeting timeline requirements.
* Complete proper documentation of locating requests.
* Coordinate 3rd party pipeline crossing inspections.
* Participate in the damage prevention awareness program.
* Maintain knowledge of Public Act 53 (Protection of underground facilities)
* Assists in other operational departments when required; which may include inspection, leak survey and collections.
* Assists in the maintenance of gas distribution systems.
* Adhere to company internal control procedures and financial processes.
* Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
* High School Diploma/GED
* 2-4 Years of gas distribution experience

* Possession of a high school diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development Test required, supplemented with college courses or vocational training in drafting, surveying, electrical circuits wiring or other related field.
* Possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License and eligible for Company provided vehicle insurance.
* Knowledge of basic mechanical & electrical principles, preferred
* Must be capable of completing Operator Qualification Program.
* Self-motivated. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Good analytical and organizational skills.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Good customer service orientation.
* Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company. Ability to learn new systems or software packages as necessary.
* Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers and management.
* Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards. Good analytical and organizational skills.
* Must adhere to Company policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of Company assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.
* Work is performed primarily in a field setting involving exposure to temperature, dust, noise and the like. requireduires the use of personal protective equipment. May be required to work in confined spaces, on ladders and in adverse weather conditions. Duties involve driving, sitting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, digging, operating heavy equipment, fine finger movement and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.